The Program Manager is a key operational role within the University of Fredericton's academic structure, directly supporting the Academic Chair in executing program-specific strategies. This role focuses on the day-to-day management of academic programs, including curriculum implementation, faculty coordination, quality assurance reviews, research exercises, and student success initiatives. Additionally, the Program Manager will have teaching responsibilities, enriching the academic experience with their expertise, and ensuring relevant, cutting-edge content is delivered throughout the learning experience. This position emphasizes operational excellence, quality education delivery, and direct engagement with students and faculty. This position furthermore requires knowledge of academic trends in statistical modelling, data management and programming.
Operational Management & Execution:
- Implement and manage the day-to-day operational aspects of academic programs, ensuring effective delivery of curriculum and adherence to accreditation standards.
- Facilitate the operationalization of strategic initiatives developed by the Academic Chair and Dean of Academics, translating vision into actionable plans.
- Work with the Academic Chair to ensure all lab environments are correctly provisioned and optimized for student activity and timely grading.
Curriculum Development, Research & Teaching:
- Participate in curriculum development efforts, ensuring relevance and rigor. Teach courses within the program, bringing practical insights and academic expertise to the classroom.
- Collaborate with Academic Chair to optimize datasets and tooling required to deliver relevant student exercises.
- Develop learning and resource database for students to augment classwork.
- Conduct research on new trends and developments within the field - this work will inform student workshop development and support ongoing curriculum reviews
- Regularly review and assess course content and delivery methods to align with industry trends and academic standards.
- Work with academic chair to engage industry partners to develop learning and experiential opportunities for students and faculty.
Faculty Coordination & Support:
- Assist in faculty scheduling, workload distribution, and operational support. Act as a liaison between the faculty and the Academic Chair, facilitating communication and operational alignment.
- Support faculty development initiatives and participate in the onboarding and mentoring of new instructors.
- Develop and communicate faculty KPIs and schedule regular assessments.
Student Engagement & Success:
- Monitor and support student academic progress, providing guidance and resources to enhance their learning journey.
- Collaborate with student support services to address student needs and contribute to retention and success strategies.
- Support the delivery of monthly data science workshop series.
Accreditation & Compliance Support:
- Assist in maintaining program accreditation through data collection, documentation, and support of accreditation processes.
- Ensure program compliance with university and accreditation body standards and requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support program objectives, including student recruitment, industry partnerships, and community engagement.
- Terminal degree in Data Science or a related field; teaching experience in higher education preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in academic program management or related operational roles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry tools - associated certifications are an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to implement academic programs and initiatives effectively.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in technology use for academic and administrative purposes.
Compensation Package
In addition to your base compensation, joining the University of Fredericton (UFred) team means you will be part of a rapidly expanding organization. UFred values its employees and ensures they are able to enjoy Wellness and Balance.
Wellness and Balance: UFred employees actively utilize subsidized Health and Vision Care, as well as an RRSP Match program. They spend paid time off with those who are important to them between Christmas and New Years, as well as and on their birthdays. The possibility for flexible work arrangements, and Wellness days are additional benefits enjoyed by our staff.
Hours of work:
This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours), under regular business hours (8:30am - 4:30pm). The position is available in Fredericton, NB, with the ability to work remotely, and in office, as required. The ideal candidate will live within a 4-hour drive to our Fredericton office.
Who are we?
The University of Fredericton is a fully-online University based out of Fredericton, NB. UFred was founded on the notion that education should be driven by the needs of today's learners. The fully-online, no-residency required model of education that UFred offers is designed specifically for online delivery that is applied and relevant. Learners can begin their UFred journey from a range of starting points depending on their interests, level of education, and professional experience, and can continue along a customized path to fulfil their ultimate learning goals.
The University of Fredericton is passionately committed to ensuring a positive and professional working environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and aim to provide a fair and consistent method for filling job openings in support of equality of opportunity and cultural diversity within the company. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.
If you are a motivated and collaborative professional with a passion for Data Science program development, possess strong organizational skills, and thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to apply for the position of Program Manager, Data Science at the University of Fredericton before May 24, 2024.
Keep in mind that this position may close earlier than May 24, 2024, if we receive the maximum threshold of applicants for this role.
We thank all those who apply!
